1. SPA: Give yourself a treat, relax every muscle and visit a spa! With many reputable massage shops in the tourist areas of Bangkok, indulge in a traditional Thai massage for a full hour for around 200 to 400 baht.

2. Weekend Market: Go to a weekend market such as Chatuchak and surprise yourselves at what you can find; collectibles, clothing, pets to exotic foods. Remember most weekend markets open on Fridays and weekends only!

3. Bangkok Floating Market: Make your way down to the Bangkok Floating Market, at this infamous market, you will be able to see the lives of the Thai traders and how they sell their fresh produces on vendor boats along the canals. The market is roughly about 80 km outside of Bangkok and can be reached by bus or by signing up with an organized tour in Bangkok.

4. Shop at MBK (Mah Boon Krong): This enormous shopping centre is a total of six floors worth of small shops! MBK has almost everything under the sun! From mobile phones to fake designer goods to tailoring of apparels to your whims and fancies. Get good steals and deals and brag about how little they cost to your friends back home!

5. Clubbing at Bed Supper Club: Bed Supper Club is the most exciting and enjoyable night clubs in Bangkok! With a classy and relaxing ambience combined with its white oval interior with couch beds, it is by far one of the best clubs to have a good time at. One can also enjoy fantastic music and an array of cocktails, mock tails and liquor at the club!

6. Tiffany Cabaret show: Book tickets to the famous Tiffany Cabaret show and be amused by the talented artists and entertainers who will perform and show you a fun-filled musical night! Pictures can be taken with these beautiful lady boys after the musical!

7. Riverside Cruise: While dining, take a riverside cruise along the spectacular Chao Phraya River, which is an amazing sight to behold. The magical city lights whizzes past as the cruise speeds up, with the breeze and romantic candlelit ambience, enjoy an unforgettable experience with your loved ones!

8. Hard Rock Cafe: Dine in a western cafe in Thai style with Thai local beer and groove to featured bands playing nightly. Hard Rock Cafe Thailand Tees can also be purchased for remembrance.

9. Joe Louis Puppet Theatre: Watch a traditional Thai style puppet show and be entertained by the puppets gesture which vividly expresses emotions.

10. Wat Phra Kaew (The Emerald Buddha): Visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha inside the Grand Palace to see the respected Buddha image carefully carved from a single block of jade. Although small in size, this intricate Buddha image is an important icon for the Thais.

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Bangkok holiday apartments & Holiday rental accommodation. http://www.holiday-velvet.com/bangkok